Dog Found With Hundreds of Ticks Finally Gets the ‘Yes’ She Needed

Princess could not remove the hundreds of ticks covering her ears. She could not make a veterinary appointment, find somewhere safe to sleep, or explain to anyone how long she had been living this way. The dog was reportedly spending her days on the streets of Mexicali, Mexico, with a body that showed troubling signs she had gone far too long without the care she needed. Yet despite everything, rescuers saw something in her eyes that made walking away impossible. Princess was still trusting, still hopeful, and still waiting for someone to change what happened next. Credit: Facebook That someone turned out to be more than one person. After Carolina Mora learned about Princess and began advocating for her, Loving PAWSabilities, Inc. shared an urgent plea for help. What followed was a fast-moving rescue effort involving strangers, supporters, veterinary professionals, transportation plans, and people hundreds of miles away who simply wanted this dog to have a chance. Within hours, the update everyone had been hoping for finally arrived. Princess was safe. Hundreds of Ticks Covered Her Ears When Loving PAWSabilities first shared Princess’s story, rescuers were alarmed by her physical c...